The performance of any security surveillance system depends on the functionality of its components. Many times, it may not be possible to monitor the security of a premise on a real time basis. Premise owners may resort to analyzing recorded images and videos captured by the surveillance systems, and that is the concept supported by video playback functionality. Video playback can be used a story telling point, and without it, security investigations most likely will turn to other unreliable cues. Playback can be used to identify the actions that were simultaneously taking place at different locations in based on time and other attributes used by the persons reviewing the captured digital images and videos...

Shoplifting and other forms of theft are major business concern when the country is experiencing the best of economic times. In fact, studies show that the average small business can lose more than $50,000 every year due to theft. Even in good times, this will put a serious dent in many companies' profits...

The prime function of security cameras, and the inspiration behind many investing in these camera systems is to capture evidence should a crime occur on their property. However, security cameras have another hidden benefit and one that many don’t realize the gravity of until they see it for themselves. Security cameras work as an effective deterrent against crime, and the open presence of a security camera may stop crime from happening in the first place.